Streaming Calendar: 23 Movies And Shows To Watch In March 2021
In the age of the Coronavirus quarantine, lockdown and self-isolation, many more of us are relying on streaming platforms in search of distraction, escape or just plain entertainment. With a new month comes new possibilities, talent, collaborations and shiny new releases for us to get lost in. From Bombay Begums on Netflix, to the highly anticipated Falcon And The Winter Soldier on Disney+Hotstar, here is a list of what's releasing this month across platforms.
Netflix
Pagglait
When: March 26th
The latest direct to digital release Indian release stars Sanya Malhotra as a woman who's husband suffers an untimely death just a few months into their marriage leading to a slew of revelations that force her to re-examine her priorities and make some hard decisions.
Biggie
When: March 1st
Every legend has an origin story. Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G, remains one of Hip-Hop's icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life through rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.
Murder Among The Mormons
When: March 3rd
Murder Among the Mormons is the first comprehensive look at one of the most shocking crimes to have ever taken place among the Mormon community and the criminal mastermind behind it all. The three-part documentary series examines a trio of bombings in 1985 that killed two people and shocked Salt Lake City.
Pacific Rim: The Black
When: March 4th
An Anime spin-off to Guillermo DelToro's blockbuster epic, this series is set in world where Australia has been overrun by Kaiju with towering monsters lurking in every corner, leaving it to teenage siblings Taylor and Hayley to fight back.
Bombay Begums
When: March 8th
Netflix's latest Indian original series comes from Alankrita Shrivastava and follows five women across generations wrestling with desire, ethics, personal crises, and vulnerabilities in contemporary urban India.
The Lost Pirate Kingdom
When: March 15th
Another Netflix docu-series, this one about the real-life pirates of the Caribbean that violently plundered the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic.
The One
When: March 12th
Do you believe in soul mates? More importantly, would you want to know if the person you're with is yours? This drama series is set in a world where a DNA test can find your perfect partner. The idea is simple, but the implications are explosive.
The Irregulars
When: March 26th
Welcome to 19th-century London, where The Irregulars – a group of misfits, work to solve supernatural crimes at the behest of Dr. Watson and his elusive partner, Sherlock Holmes. Fantasy, mystery and, from the sounds of it, extremely binge-worthy.
Coming 2 America
When: March 5th
Amazon Prime continues its run of bagging the sequels to some of the most celebrated films (Borat, Drishyam) with this sequel to the beloved comedy starring Eddie Murphy returning as newly-crowned King Akeem. Alongside his trusted confidante Semmi(Arsenio Hall), the two embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York.
Making Their Mark S1
When: March 2nd
Making Their Mark takes us into the inner sanctum of Australia's greatest sport in the most challenging year in its history. The docu-series showcases the players, coaches, and executives across six teams in the Australian Football League as they navigate a year like no other.
Invincible Season 1
When: March 26th
In the age of superhero fatigue, while many are tired of the same old superheroes, I'd argue there's never been a better time for original stories that try and do something different. Invincible is an adult animated superhero series that revolves around 17-year-old Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who's just like every other guy his age — except his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. But as Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers his father's legacy may not be as heroic as it seems.
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier
When: March 19th
After the smash-hit success of WandaVision, Marvel's all set to release their second MCU series in Falcon And The Winter Soldier. Reeling from the lost of Cap, Falcon and Bucky team up for a global adventure that will test their survival skills – as well as their patience.
Marvel Studios Assembled
When: March 12th
Assembled is a comprehensive documentary series streaming that chronicles the creation of Marvel Studios' shows and theatrical releases. Journey behind-the-scenes of productions such as WandaVision, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and Loki.
Dice Media
Operation MBBS Season 2
When: March 12th
Dice Media's popular YouTube series about three students navigating the turbulent world of medical college returns for season 2. Expect more life lessons, crippling academic pressures and heartfelt friendships.
Discovery Plus
Vande Bharat IX1344: Hope To Survival
When: 2nd March
On 7th August during the peak of the ongoing pandemic, 184 passengers boarded a Vande Bharat– Mission Flight IX1344 from Dubai in the hope that they will finally be back home with their loved ones. The rescue flight from Dubai to India met with a tragic accident upon arrival at the Calicut International Airport in Kerala, claiming the lives of 19. The documentary examines the tragedy and efforts of the state services to save lives.
Cinemapreneur
The Mosquito Philosophy
When: March 5th
The Tamil drama directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan follows a man who springs a surprise on his friends by announcing his wedding only to find out that all is not as is seems.
A Thing Of Magic
When: March 5th
A struggling harmonium player gives his daughters a pair of 3D glasses and claims they have magical powers. Initially they rebuff the theory, but later set out to find the truth about the glasses, unfolding tiny stories of their little village along the way.
Burqa Boxers
When: March 8th
Alka Raghuram's documentary follows three young Muslim women in Kolkata who battle tradition and challenge stereotypes by learning boxing.
Daughter Of Nepal
When: March 8th
Daughter Of Nepal tellsthe story of Manushi Yami Bhattarai, the daughter of two formidable political leaders of Nepal. As her parents prepared to go underground for the Peoples' War in the mid-1990's, nine-year-old Manushi was sent across the border to live under an assumed identity.
MUBI India
Notturno
When: March 5th
Shot in Iran, Kurdistan, Syria and Lebanon over the course of three turbulent years, Notturno is an intimate and devastating depiction of the civilian populations who have no choice but to live on the frontlines.
Judy
When: March 6th
Judy (2019) follows showbiz legend Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) during the last year of her life, bringing to life the fragile portrait of an artist.
Apple TV
Cherry
When: March 12th
The Russo Brothers return in their first film since Avengers: Endgame which Cherry – an epic odyssey of romance, war, drug addiction, and crime cantered on a young man (Tom Holland) who struggles to find his place in the world.
ZEE5 & ALTBalaji
The Married Woman
When: March 8th
Based on the acclaimed book by Manju Kapur, The Married Woman is an urban relationship drama about one woman's journey to battle the restrictions of society and find love.
ZEE5
Silence… Can You Hear It?
When: March 26th
ZEE5's latest original film stars Manoj Bajpayee and Arjun Mathur in a thriller about the mysterious disappearance of a woman.